HVAC design and heat load surveys in Lerwick
HVAC design and heat load surveys for businesses in Lerwick — surveyed, designed and priced in writing before any work starts.
- Survey by arrangement, travel charge quoted first
- Equipment, positions and price set out in writing
- Work planned around your opening hours
How much does HVAC design cost in Lerwick?
In Lerwick, guide prices run from about £520 to £2,550 per project, plus VAT. A typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) usually comes to £1,050–£2,550 plus VAT. For remote and island locations, a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.
An HVAC design and heat load survey works out how much heating and cooling each space needs — from occupancy, equipment, lighting, glazing, orientation and the building fabric — and sets out the system type, unit sizes and positions, pipe and duct routes and controls in a written specification.
Our coverage in Lerwick
Lerwick is a smaller town in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, with independent shops, offices, surgeries, pubs and local business units.
We cover every Lerwick postcode, including ZE1. Buildings across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles range from converted period offices to modern units with deep ceiling voids, so we measure each site rather than relying on a standard package.
We cover Lerwick by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked. We group visits where we can to keep it down.
What you get
- System options with pros, cons and budget costs
- Layout drawings for units, pipework and condensate
- Electrical load and supply requirements
- Noise data for planning or landlord approval
- Written specification for pricing
Guide prices in Lerwick
These guide prices are adjusted for the north of Scotland, where labour and access costs run about 5% above the UK guide.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) | Inc VAT | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat load survey for a single installation | Free, plus travel | Free, plus travel | free with a quote |
| Design package, small premises | £520–£1,050 | £624–£1,260 | per project |
| Design package, larger premises | £1,050–£2,550 | £1,260–£3,060 | per project |
| Noise assessment data pack for planning | £310–£940 | £372–£1,128 | per project |
Ex VAT. Design fees for larger projects are credited against installation if we carry it out.
How we work in Lerwick
Brief
We agree the use, occupancy, hours and budget.
Survey
We measure the space and record fabric, glazing and services.
Calculate and design
Loads are calculated and a system designed. In Lerwick we agree timings around your opening hours.
Specify
You receive drawings and a specification.
Things to check in Lerwick
Noise
Outdoor unit noise is designed in from the start, not fixed afterwards.
Leased premises
If your Lerwick premises are leased, the landlord's written consent is usually needed for external units, wall penetrations and roof access. We provide drawings and data sheets for the request.
Future use
Allow for growth in occupancy or IT load.
Access and parking
Town-centre jobs in Lerwick often come down to access — loading restrictions, parking for the van and getting equipment onto a roof. We check this at survey and plan deliveries around it.
Premises we work in around Lerwick
- Healthcare and dental: clean, quiet cooling for surgeries, clinics, dental practices and care settings.
- Warehouses and industrial: cooling for offices, mezzanines, control rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.
- Salons and spas: comfortable salons and treatment rooms despite dryers, lamps and steam.
- Gyms and leisure: high-capacity cooling and fresh air for gym floors, studios and changing rooms.
In Scotland, systems holding 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent of refrigerant or more fall under GB F-gas rules, with regular leak checks and records; systems with an effective output of 12 kW or more also need a periodic energy inspection.
Common questions from businesses in Lerwick
How much does HVAC design cost in Lerwick?
Guide prices in Lerwick run from about £520 to £2,550 per project, plus VAT. A typical job (design package for a 300–800 m² office) costs £1,050–£2,550 plus VAT. For Lerwick, a travel charge is added and quoted in writing before the survey is booked.
Which postcodes do you cover in Lerwick?
All of them, including ZE1. Give us your postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the visit details.
Can you produce a specification for tender?
Yes. We produce drawings and a written specification so contractors price the same system.
Why do I need a heat load calculation?
It sizes the system to what the room actually needs, avoiding oversized equipment that wastes money and undersized equipment that cannot cope.
Get a guide price for Lerwick
Visits to Lerwick are by arrangement: a travel charge (ferry fares and any accommodation at cost, plus travel time) is quoted as a fixed amount in writing before anything is booked.